Fantasy has become reality for San Diego blacksmith and artist, who makes ancient armor, weapons and other items for movies and TV

James "Jay" Secord wanted to be a knight when he was a boy. He was fascinated by fantasy. While he never actually became a knight, he became a blacksmith and artist and learned to make the weapons, armor and other items from the time of the Romans, Vikings and the imagination of authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien. Now Secord -- who operates his own gardening service -- is also contributing items to Hollywood productions. My story on Secord for U-T San Diego: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/dec/12/love-of-fantasy-becomes-metalworkers-reality/